noun

beadwork

beadwork

She admired the intricate beadwork on the dress.

She admired the intricate beadwork on the dress.

beadwork on ((sth.)) decoration on ((sth.)) The beadwork on the dress was beautiful.

Synonyms: embroidery, needlework

A compound of 'bead' + 'work'. 'Bead' is from Old English 'gebed' (prayer), as beads were used for counting prayers.

It's literally 'work' done with 'beads'.

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